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Column Headings: K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response T = Timeliness P = Politeness
N = Nominated for Expert of the Month
| Date | User | K | C | T | P | N | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2009-11-19 | Carolyn | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | This was a great response -- although I was hoping that the answer would be a different one -- that clearly allowed me to set up my business and get UE when I wasn't working for a client. |
| 2009-11-19 | Scott | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Brian, thanks for your recommendation. I have a meeting with her tomorrow to review her performance issues and her options - wish me luck. I'm sorry for the loss in your family. -Scott |
| 2009-11-18 | Charles | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Awesome reply:) Thanks VERY much. It seemed the company made me an offer today to not contest UB and they even gave me a severance of over $5k so it's clear they know the goods I have on them are worth the few grand it will cost them to make me "go away". I have 7 days to have a lawyer review and if need be, will sign, collect 18 months and this may even raise my VA check. Best regards, Charles |
| 2009-11-17 | Angelina | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your rapid and HONEST response! |
| 2009-11-16 | Norma | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thanks for the input. LA Workforce referenced "the last 18 months". If they only go back 18months, then I worked for the church for the full amount of time. My last day to work was 9/11. I filed my first claim on 9/12. The problem is that I can't get a living person on the other end of the line. I'll keep trying. Thanks again. |
| 2009-11-11 | Andrea | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you so much for your clear and speedy response. Again, I appreciate your time! |
| 2009-11-10 | Don | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Brian, Thanks for you quick response |
| 2009-11-09 | Simone | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you sooo much Brian for your fast and flawless service! Your response came just in time and it was the exact information I needed for clarity. I really appreciate you. Thanks again and have a great day! :) |
| 2009-11-09 | Jen | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you! That was a quick and helpful response! |
| 2009-10-21 | Mike | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thanks, although your answer wasn't what I wanted to hear, it was insightful and helped me better understand the situation and HR law. |
| 2009-10-15 | Dave | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-10-12 | zaira | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | tq for your answer :) |
| 2009-09-22 | Stephanie | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for all the help, your response has helped me to understand it more clearly. God Bless |
| 2009-09-12 | Shannon | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you for your advice Brian and you are right it did me no good to have a union. I feel it was more exhausting going through this with a union than to have just handling it myself. I live in West Virginia I felt it there was a breach of confidentiality and the rules of just cause were not followed. I did file for unemployement, luckily we have a two income household so it was not a severe blow...you win some you lose some. Thanks so very much. |
| 2009-09-11 | Bren | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | No | Your prompt and informative response is greatly appreciated. You are right that many people wrongly consider hours worked when paid on a salary basis but the "exempt employee" system does seem to favor the employer. While I might not be willing to "pay back" my employer if I worked less than a prescribed amount of time (and just what would that amount of time be if one is salary), that just doesn't happen (at least in my case) as often as it happens that I put in a great deal more hours per pay period than my hourly counterparts. |
| 2009-09-08 | damion | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | great job |
| 2009-09-08 | Richard | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Excellent answer, hit the proverbial nail on the head. |
| 2009-09-04 | Debbie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Brian, Thank you for your quick response and feedback! |
| 2009-09-03 | Carol | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Thank you! |
| 2009-09-03 | Debbie | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Brian, Thank you so much. I appreciate you taking the time to answer all of that so thoroughly! I have another question I may ask you soon, Thanks again! Debbie |
| 2009-09-03 | Dave | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Thank you for your answering my question ,i did just what you said and it worked out great thank you |
| 2009-08-31 | Keirsten | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-27 | Krystal | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-25 | Debra | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Not only did Brian respond extremely fast to my question, but I have read his other responses and they appear to be on task. Kudos to Brian Phillips for volunteering his time to assist those of us who require some basic guidance. Thanks, Brian! |
| 2009-08-25 | HR Manager | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Brian, Thanks so much for all or your assistance and time in answering all of my questions. I greatly appreciate it!!! Take care and signing off! : ) |
| 2009-08-24 | Bruce | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | |
| 2009-08-20 | Randy Cardoza | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | Brian, Thank you for your time! This will help!! Randy |
| 2009-08-20 | mupelesi | 8 | 10 | 10 | 7 | Yes | thank you for the good insights.the truth is that i did not snnop the information on that gentleman's salary. i became aware of it becausehis documents were vrought to me to process for payroll data by virtue of being the human resources officer of the company.further, like i said the head HR is the one who told me that she talked to my supervisor who admitted that it a mistake and apologised for it.thank you though for your candid response. |
| 2009-08-19 | Viet | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | No | |
| 2009-08-18 | Shankar Parab | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Yes | Dear Sir, It is been pleasure to read your encouraging feedback.It will definetely enhance my confidence to achieve my objective. Thanks a lot Regards Shankar Parab 9930448188 |
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Answers by Expert:
Brian Phillips
Expertise
Can answer questions in areas of wage and hour, OT, Fair labor standards, FMLA, COBRA, Recruiting, Interviewing techniques, employee manuals, HRIS rollout, Employee Leasing or Staffing company cost analysis, bacon, eggs, and more. Essentially a well rounded HR generalist who operates Harvis, Inc., a human resource consulting and service business based in Northeastern Pennsylvania "NEPA". www.harvis.org
Experience
As owner and chief consultant at Harvis, Inc., we provide Human Resource services and structure to small businesses without their own HR department. We make workplaces better by becoming that 1/2 person they need to help handle HR responsibilities on a daily, weekly or monthly basis.
Formerly responsible for all Human Resource activity for a staffing company with 2,500 annual employees as well as an employee leasing / PEO business with 1,500 annual employees. Designed and implemented the HR structure to support hundreds of clients in excess of $ 500 million in payroll volume over career in Human Resources.
Organizations
* Greater Wilkes-Barre Chamber of Business and Industry - current member and former co-chairperson for the HR Taskforce;
* Tri-County Personnel Association (oldest continuous operating "HR" association in the nation (we think));
* Back Mountain Business Association - Dallas PA
* Business Association of the Greater Shickshinny Area - Shickshinny PA
Publications
Northeast PA Business Journal - interviewed for various articles
HR Insights - Chamber of Commerce HR publication
Education/Credentials
Bloomsburg State University - 1993 BS Marketing located in Bloomsburg Pennsylvania and Luzerne County Community College - 1991 Business Administration located in Nanticoke, Pennsylvania
Awards and Honors
* Better than average - 20/10 vision
* Bestowed with an occasional "Thank You" from clients and their employees.
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